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Looking for a nutritious and delicious meal that your kids will love? These Chinese Yam Meatballs are soft, juicy, and packed with essential nutrients! Made with fresh Chinese Yam (淮山, Huái shān) and lean meat, they’re easy to digest, naturally sweet, and perfect for little tummies.

Plus, they’re simple to make and can be steamed, pan-fried, or added to soups for a wholesome family meal. Whether you’re serving them as a snack or a main dish, these meatballs are a great way to introduce healthy ingredients to your child’s diet.

Ingredients:

For the meatballs:

200g ground pork (or chicken)

100g fresh Chinese yam (peeled and grated)

1 tablespoon chopped spring onions

1 teaspoon grated ginger

1 tablespoon Whitebait powder

2 tablespoons cornflour

1 egg

For the soup:

1 tablespoon cooking oil

1 clove garlic (minced)

1 tablespoon spring onions

1 sheet dried seaweed (soaked and rinsed)

500ml water

1 cube soft beancurd (tofu)

Salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Directions:

1. Prepare the meatballs: Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl.
2. Make the soup: In another pot, heat the cooking oil. Add garlic and spring onions to saute till fragrant. Then add seaweed to saute for another 1 minute. Add water and bring to boil.
3. Combine: Add the meatballs to the soup using a spoon or use your hands to shape them. Simmer for about 2 minutes until they start to float. Lastly, add tofu and bring to boil again.
4. Serve: Garnish with spring onions and enjoy warm!